Guys! Check with your local Radioshack now!
Remember that rumored "Do not sell till 12/14/11" date? Well I just came back from the Radioshack by where I live...this is the same one that has been telling me the generic "We have no information" for the past two weeks including yesterday. Today I came in and asked if they had it in stock, the guy went to the back and checked he said "we have about 10 in stock right now but let me call my manager to see if I can sell them". He called his manager and came back to me and said "Yes you can buy one right now, today is our release date." He turned the screen to me and showed in their system where it says it is now allowed to be sold in all locations. He then brought out the box and allowed me to play with it for a while.
The only reason I am not sitting with one in my hand right now is because I do not have an upgrade anytime soon and he told me that they are not allowed to sell the phone at full price ($799 for Radioshack) and I might want to stop by Verizon tomorrow. I have no idea why they don't allow to sell the phone for a premium (maybe they lose commission). But he told me straight up that anyone can upgrade or buy one with a new plan in Radioshack right now.
Go Go Go PEOPLE!!!!!